Newborn abandoned

A woman, who had abandoned her newborn infant, was arrested by the Madampe Police in Galmuruwa.Police said that the Madampe Police had received information that an infant was abandoned in the forest near the Kadupitiya Oya in Galmuruwa.

The Police immediately rushed to the scene and with the aid of the residents of the area, admitted the infant to the Galmuruwa Hospital.The infant's 37-year-old mother was arrested and admitted to the Chilaw Hospital where she is currently receiving treatment. Meanwhile, the Madampe Police are conducting further investigations.